Key Pages
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OUTLOOK |
Biology and Biotechnology |
Chemistry |
Complexity |
Computer Science |
Ecology and Earth Sciences |
Economics |
Energy |
Materials |
Mathematics |
Nanotechnology |
Social Sciences |
Space Sciences |
Physics |
Psychology |
Geography of Science |
Structure of Science |
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THE PROJECT |
Project Description |
Project Team |
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INSTITUTIONS |
Horizon Scanning Centre |
Institute for the Future |
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Multidisciplinary efforts by astrobiologists are expected to increase our understanding of the origins of life on this planet and could result in finding biospheres beyond Earth.
The moon's rich mineral deposits and other natural resources could one day be mined to fuel space exploration throughout our solar system and provide energy for Earth.
Manned space missions may diminish in importance and number as developments in the design and deployment of robot spacecraft make them increasingly attractive to space agencies.
Within Earth's orbit, manned spaceflight may be driven by space tourism and Chinese nationalism. NASA's manned spaceflight endeavours will probably focus on its plans for a manned mission to the moon, but China may beat them to it.
